Funny or Offensive is a place to discuss the zeitgeist discussion about what’s considered “funny” and what’s labeled “offensive.” When it comes to the Funny or Offensive debate, extremes range from freedom of speech to vehement political correctness, with complex gray areas in between. Funny or Offensive is your site. Our contributors will always have something to say on one side or the other, but the site does not. Put simply, the users are the boxers and Funny or Offensive is the ring. We’re not here to police humor – we’re here to discuss and understand it.

September 26, 2017 - Comedy legend Mel Brooks recently discussed political correctness and its impact on comedy: “Society’s stupidly politically correct sensibilities will lead to the death of comedy. It's not good for comedy. Comedy has to...